Manage Categories and Tags on Squarespace Collections
Categories and tags help organize collection items by topic, making it easier for visitors to find content. They can be added to various items like blog posts, events, products, and videos.
Categories vs Tags
- Categories: Use for broad topics (e.g., Tops, Bottoms, Accessories)
- Tags: More flexible, keyword-based organization (e.g., year, month, subject)
Where to Add Categories and Tags
- Blog Posts
- Events
- Products
- Videos (categories only)
- Album Tracks
- Gallery Images (Version 7.0)
Adding Categories and Tags
- Open the item editor
- Click Tags or Categories
- Enter new items or select existing ones
- Press Enter or select from the list
- Save changes
Formatting Guidelines
- Categories: Max 25 characters
- Tags: Max 80 characters
- Case-sensitive
- Avoid special characters
- No limit per item
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Display Options
- Blog: Customizable through section styles
- Events: Shows below individual events
- Shop: Navigation at top or sidebar
- Videos: Category navigation at top
Highlighted Event Details
Bulk Management
- Open page settings
- Go to Advanced
- Select Manage Categories or Tags
- Edit, delete, or merge as needed
Additional Features
- Create filtered content links
- Use blocks to display categorized content
- Determine related products
- Improve site search functionality
Remember to update any links or blocks after modifying categories or tags to maintain proper site navigation.